5.0223 Jobs: Data Archivist (1/35)
Elaine Brennan & Allen Renear (EDITORS@BROWNVM.BITNET)
Tue, 9 Jul 1991 23:20:42 EDT
Humanist Discussion Group, Vol. 5, No. 0223. Tuesday, 9 Jul 1991.
Date: Tue, 9 Jul 1991 09:58 EDT
From: LMC6@PSUADMIN (CONRAD.MARK)
Subject: Position Available
Penn State University Libraries
Data Archivist
Penn State University Libraries invites applications for the position of
Data Archivist at the University Park campus. This twelve month NHPRC
funded faculty position will play a key role in the appraisal of computer
datasets in the University's administrative computing center. The Data
Archivist will also conduct an extensive study of research use of
confidential data, work with administrative computing staff in examining online
database archival issues, and work closely with University departments
whose datasets are being evaluated.
QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in history, social science, library or
information science, or a related field required. Experience with main
frame computers and tape use and/or extensive experience with microcomputer
programming, system design, maintenance, or networking required.
Experience in archival appraisal and/or records management preferred.
Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
COMPENSATION: Salary and rank dependent on qualifications. Benefits
include liberal vacation, excellent insurances, State or TIAA/CREF
retirement options and educational privilege.
To apply, send letter of application, current resume and names of three
references to Nancy Slaybaugh, Manager, Libraries Human Resources, Box DA-
21, E-1 Pattee Library, Penn State University, University Park, PA 16802.
Applications will be reviewed beginning 15 August 1991 and continuing until
the position is filled. Questions can be directed to Nancy Slaybaugh at
nls@psulias (BITNET).
PENN STATE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.